Demand Planner

Demand Planner

Walsall | Hybrid (3 Days Onsite / 2 Days WFH)

Is this the next step in your career Find out if you are the right candidate by reading through the complete overview below.

Are you an experienced Demand Planner looking for the opportunity to build something from the ground up rather than simply maintain an existing process?

We're supporting a well-established UK manufacturing and distribution business in the search for a Demand Planner to join their Supply Chain function at their Distribution Centre in Walsall.

This is a newly created role with genuine scope to make an impact. The business is investing in its planning capability and is looking for someone who can establish robust demand planning processes, improve forecasting accuracy and help create a single, trusted view of demand across the organisation.

What You'll Be Doing

Develop and embed a structured demand planning process from scratch

Analyse demand trends, customer forecasts, seasonality and inventory data

Improve forecast accuracy and planning governance

Utilise and maximise Dynamics 365 forecasting capability

Create meaningful reporting and insights using Power BI and Excel

Work cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Sales and Operations teams

Support S&OP activities and drive data-led decision making

Play a key role in shaping the future direction of demand planning within the business

What We're Looking For

5+ years' dedicated Demand Planning experience

Proven experience improving or implementing demand planning processes

Advanced Excel and Power BI skills

Strong forecasting, analytics and data interpretation capability

Experience within a manufacturing, distribution or complex supply chain environment

ERP experience, ideally Dynamics 365 or similar

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Why This Role?

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Demand Planner who wants ownership, visibility and the chance to influence how a business plans for the future. You'll be the first dedicated Demand Planner in the organisation, helping establish best practice and supporting a wider transformation of the planning function.

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Contact Sheila Williams E: Mobile at Blue Arrow for a confidential discussion.